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    Quote Originally Posted by Baron14y View Post
    Didn't have a choice on the tire. It was on the Spyder when I bought it. My choice would have been a Kumho.
    I see you are in Fla. , a place that can get very heavy downpours ….. many folks on this site have reported Their Kumho's lost a lot of the WET traction they had until the tires were only Half-worn, then they had Hydro-planning issues …. just something to consider ….. Mike

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    Just changed the tire pressures on the front Federal's, and the rear Arachnid. Trying 18 psi on the fronts, and 24 psi on the rear. I'll see how that feels (assuming the feels like temp ever gets below 103).

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    I know this thread is a few weeks old but I think if you want to truly know how sticky a tire is, you probably need to trust a more scientific method of comparison instead of a "seat of the pants FEEL". That seat of the pants is each individual's own personal opinion and not likely to be very accurate considering each individual has a different riding style, different bike/trike, different weight, etc. The UTQG tire rating is something a bit more precise and it would probably help most of us in decision making when choosing tires. just sayin.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cruisinTX View Post
    I know this thread is a few weeks old but I think if you want to truly know how sticky a tire is, you probably need to trust a more scientific method of comparison instead of a "seat of the pants FEEL". That seat of the pants is each individual's own personal opinion and not likely to be very accurate considering each individual has a different riding style, different bike/trike, different weight, etc. The UTQG tire rating is something a bit more precise and it would probably help most of us in decision making when choosing tires. just sayin.

    https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/utqg-rating
    I have said the exact same thing about " seat of the pants " vs science and ……. I also did some research on the " UTQG " rating …. every manufacturer of tires Rates their tires to THEIR own standard … there is NO Gov't. standard ( a minimum ) like they have for Temp - Traction etc..... ie someone's 400 rating may be better than another's 500 rating …. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    I have said the exact same thing about " seat of the pants " vs science and ……. I also did some research on the " UTQG " rating …. every manufacturer of tires Rates their tires to THEIR own standard … there is NO Gov't. standard ( a minimum ) like they have for Temp - Traction etc..... ie someone's 400 rating may be better than another's 500 rating …. Mike
    True statements, but in light of not having a uniform standard, UTQG rating is as close as one is going to get to a "scientific" look at tire durability, stickiness and traction capabilities. The article I linked to clearly states that. So, until a uniform testing method and scale are established (if ever) it is the best we have and certainly better than any seat of the pants opinion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by cruisinTX View Post
    I know this thread is a few weeks old but I think if you want to truly know how sticky a tire is, you probably need to trust a more scientific method of comparison instead of a "seat of the pants FEEL". That seat of the pants is each individual's own personal opinion and not likely to be very accurate considering each individual has a different riding style, different bike/trike, different weight, etc. The UTQG tire rating is something a bit more precise and it would probably help most of us in decision making when choosing tires. just sayin.

    https://www.tirebuyer.com/education/utqg-rating
    I just read your link to the Tire Buyer ….. it says Exactly what I said about the UTQG ….. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    I just read your link to the Tire Buyer ….. it says Exactly what I said about the UTQG ….. Mike
    So, even though I agreed with you ("True statements") there is still this uncontrollable need to gloat? sheesh!

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    Quote Originally Posted by cruisinTX View Post
    So, even though I agreed with you ("True statements") there is still this uncontrollable need to gloat? sheesh!
    " Gloat " - ??? …. I don't think so …. it could be you weren't very clear in what you were trying to convey ……….. Mike

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    Quote Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911 View Post
    The absolutely STICKIEST tire that I know off is/was the Toyo Proxes T 1r,
    Nah, The Toyo RA1, R888 & Yoko Advan A048, all would be much stickier..... But the T1R would last longer!

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    Are all the recommended tires listed for the RT, or are they also the same for the F3L ??

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    ??? .. are you asking about the sizes or the brands ...or both ….. Mike

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    Mike, I am asking about both....thanks

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    Just got a little over 13,000 miles on my rear 215/65 R15 VREDESTEIN Quatrac 5 tire. Our 2014 RT Limited should go a few more thousand before I even worry about it. Very sticky tire up here in North Idaho. UTQG is around 400. Very comfortable and quiet tire. No concerns regarding accurate speedometer readings or mileage as the tire is a tiny bit taller.

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